Sociology

Sociology

The Sociology Department at Collingham is small, friendly and efficient: the current Head of Department is an examiner for the main exam board (AQA). The classes employ a range of teaching methods: lecturing, class discussions and working from course materials, with particular emphasis on developing exam skills.

 

Why study Sociology?

Sociology involves the study of human societies. In essence, it explores the organised institutions that are found in all societies, such as family, religion, education. It aims to describe and explain the patterns of inequality and conflict which are a feature of all societies. The emphasis will be on contemporary society, but some historical and comparative study will be included.
Sociology at A level would appeal to students who have an interest in people and social issues. A good knowledge of current affairs is vitally important for students of sociology, although to study the subject at AS/A level requires no previous experience.
Sociology can be seen as a particularly useful A level for students intending to read Social Work, Law, Social Sciences or Journalism/Media at university.

 

The course

 

AS Level consists of two exam units:

Unit 1 Culture and Identity; Families and
Households; Wealth, Poverty and Welfare
Unit 2 Education; Health; Sociological
Methods

A2 Level covers two further units:

Unit 3 Beliefs in Society; Global
Development; Mass media; Power and
Politics
Unit 4 Crime and Deviance; Stratification
and Differentiation; Theory and Methods.

 

Preferred Board: AQA